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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.84, 318.56 and 132.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.84, 318.56 and 132.62 is: 183.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.84 : 318.56 = 132.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.84/318.56 = 132.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.84x = 318.56 × 132.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.84x = 42,245.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,245.54/230.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.01

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